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  1. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    Thanks for the replies and well wishes. The wife is doing better but has a long way to go. She is doing physical therapy 2 times a week for her copd and showing improvement.
  2. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    It's been a long time since I've posted. I still have the SC. Haven't been able to work on it due to the wife's health problems. Just wanted to check in and say hi to everyone.
  3. Decker83

    1973 Starcraft Holiday 18ft Restoration Deck Question

    You should never use two layers of plywood over each other. That is the best way to rot both layers.. It is not done as a common practice. The original owner took a short cut.. Use a good marine grade ply or a exterior grade ply.
  4. Decker83

    21' Holiday Rebuild

    Looking good. Like the side braces you made.. You can use a rag soaked in mineral spirts and clean up all the 5200 while its still wet. Works great and the mineral sprits doesn't evaporate as fast as acetone..
  5. Decker83

    1979 Starcraft 16’ SS Refresh

    I used some Klean-Strip from the big box store to remove the glue from the sides on mine.. Just brush it on and scrape it off. Works great..
  6. Decker83

    2020 Starmada SOTY Winner: Classiccat's 1975 18ft Super Sport

    Congratulations on a awesome restore and thread, I have learned a lot following you..
  7. Decker83

    What did I do wrong with Transom?

    I agree with classiccat, I would add one thing more, Try and round over any sharp edges on the transom before using the cloth glass. This helps the glass lay down without as many air bubbles. It doesn't take much. just break the edge. There or several post where people used epoxy without the...
  8. Decker83

    Some good stuff happening

    Glad to hear it.. The Chef looks right at home in the garage..
  9. Decker83

    Some good stuff happening

    Hope everything goes well for you and your family.. Watching the news ETA looks really bad ..
  10. Decker83

    Some good stuff happening

    The A/C heat will be a great investment for the shop. Sorry to hear about the shoulders. The Admiral has been going through some major health issues that has stopped all my boat work.
  11. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    I need to put the channel on top of the side panels and make a piece for the controls to mount on. Cut some plywood for the consoles. Then onto the wiring.. I will try to keep better track of the updates..
  12. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    A few more pics. More foam. Painted the side z brackets with gray rustolem and hardner added. Side panels sealed with the OTF.. Side panels with carpet and used the large flange 3/16" dia to hold in place.
  13. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    P Thanks jbcurt00. Will do. Have a few more pics to share. More of the bow deck for seating.. The bow deck in place. The consoles in and I painted the windshield frame black. I used the easy off oven cleaner to remove the anodizing. Pic of the bow. I use a automotive paint that is...
  14. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    WOW I can't believe its been more than a year since my last post.. :sleeping: I have been lurking around all the forums all this time.. I have been working on the boat.. Have a few pics of my progress.. Some parts that I primed.. Didn't take pics of the painting. The front of the consoles...
  15. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    I ordered my nautolex flooring from Rochford supply co. They had the house brand glue to put it down with at a good price. I lightly scuffed up the floor with 120 grit sandpaper and then vacuumed everything and wiped it all down with mineral spirts. Let it dry out and laid out my vinyl. I put...
  16. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    Well guys after all the Admirals dealings, I hyper extended my right elbow. Had a x ray done and no broken bones.. This is the first weekend I am able to work on the boat without major pain. Order the carpet over a month ago and received it in a few days. Made a paper pattern for the bow. It...
  17. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    Just a few pics of some of the thing I've done over the last few weeks. Sealed all the rivets and leveled the joints in the floor.. Painted the bow area with semi gloss gray enamel with hardner. Made a new bow crossmember from two pieces 1/2" marine grade plywood. Used titebond 3 glue and...
  18. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    Thanks jbcurt00 for the info. I will try it. Was able to do some more work today.. Finished the foam and buttoned down the remaining floor.. I need to seal all of the countersunk rivets and level the seams between the joints where the plywood is a little uneven.. I am going to try and mix...
  19. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    Did some work during the week. Put some more foam in the boat and laid out the holes for the seats. Put in the ss t-nuts and sealed the cut out hole with some spar. Had 85 deg Friday and down to 36 deg this morning.. Texas has some crazy weather.. No boat work today.. The admiral was on...
  20. Decker83

    1977 StarCraft 18' SS restore

    It's been a couple of weeks since the last post.. Went over to the big box store HD and bought 3 sheets of the pink foam board. 48x96x2. One of the sheets had a very small damaged edge and they sold it half price.. I started cutting the foam standing on its 2" edge on one starboard side and...
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